Revised JPO Trial and Appeal Procedures
On May 21, 2026, amendments to the …
trademark invalidation
JPO Found Trademark Squatter Liable for Disobeying Public Order
In a trademark dispute regarding th…
Japan IP High Court reversed JPO decision regarding similarity between COSME MUSEUM and Cosmetic Museum
On November 17, 2025, the Japan IP …
IP High Court ruling: STARBUCKS vs STARBOSS
The Japan IP High Court did not sid…
JPO found BYOMA and BIYŌMA dissimilar marks
In an invalidation action disputing…
End of the TOKYO 2020 Olympic emblem dispute
On March 12, 2025, the Japan IP Hig…
Trademark dispute: SONY vs SONIMART
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided…
STARBUCKS Unsuccessful Invalidation Action against Trademark “STARBOSS”
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…
TRILITH STUDIOS vs TRILITH
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) decla…
Trademark battle: FORTNITE vs FORTNIGHT
In an invalidation trial against TM…